Germanism: Meaning and Definition of

Ger•man•ism

Pronunciation: ( jûr'mu-niz"um), [key]
— n.
  1. a usage, idiom, or other feature that is characteristic of the German language.
  2. a custom, manner, mode of thought, action, etc., that is characteristic of the German people.
  3. extreme partiality for or attachment to Germany, Germans, or German customs, manners, etc.
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